Kru / Am / 10 / 02 / 2023 Krugersdorp Local Office – Administration Manager

Legal Aid South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to manage local office operations, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness. This role involves overseeing finance, human resources, and legal administration within a matrix environment. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, implement policies, and manage risks while ensuring budgetary control and efficient procurement processes. Join a reputable organization dedicated to promoting equity and providing quality legal services to vulnerable communities. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of administrative experience and 2 years of management experience required.
• Strong financial management and supply chain management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage local office processes including finance, HR, and legal administration.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures while managing risks.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Resource Management

Risk Management

Business Writing

Project Management

Financial Management

Supply Chain Management

Administrative Experience

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

National Senior / Matric Certificate

Financial Management / Accounting Qualification (NQF 6)

Supply Chain Management Qualification

Tools

Computer Software Packages

Job description

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons.

The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces.

Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fourteen consecutive years.

We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace. Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position.

The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.

The position is based in Krugersdorp.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. Manage the local office processes in respect of finance, human resources, communications and legal administration within a matrix environment.
2. Manage administrative functions from a compliance and operational effectiveness approach.
3. Management of the local office Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the local office and advise on application.
4. Ensure the implementation of new/revised Policies and Procedures and monitor adherence thereof.
5. Together with the management team, identify risks facing the office and ensure effective mitigation against such risks.
6. Management oversight of BI reports to accurately reflect the status of strategy implementation.
7. Management and monitoring of local office contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.
8. Management and monitoring of the correct use of petty cash.
9. Management of infrastructure and fixed assets.
10. Manage procurement and payments (sourcing quotes from suppliers, processing of invoices, orders, etc.).
11. Management of over and under expenditure to ensure budgetary control.
12. Efficient vehicle and fleet management.
13. Manage a diverse team to ensure efficiencies and accountability.

PETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

1. National Senior / Matric certificate, and three year Financial Management / Accounting tertiary qualification (NQF 6 / National Diploma).
2. Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.
3. A valid driver's licence.
4. Five years of administrative experience.
5. Two years of relevant management experience.
6. Supply Chain Management experience.
7. Understanding and application of computer software packages.
8. Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
9. Leadership and problem-solving skills.
10. Resource and risk management.
11. Business writing and project management skills.
12. Ability to compile and interpret reports and statistics.
13. Knowledge of the core administration, human resources, communication and financial disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment: for example; working knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
14. Working knowledge of all employment-related Acts and functional ability in utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 28 February, quoting the reference number KRU / AM / 10 / 02 / in the subject line.

It is Legal Aid SA's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served. APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.